Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for School of Law

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY•San Francisco, CA

3d•$220,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs directs, coordinates, and provides academic leadership support to programs in the School of Law, personally or through supervised staff. The role serves as a key advisor to the Dean on curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes, and provides leadership and oversight for academic programs in partnership with the Dean and faculty leaders. The Associate Dean supports faculty hiring, development, training, and effective use of asynchronous learning formats and resources. The role advises academic staff on policy, program, and administrative matters; manages the School of Law’s involvement in State Bar of California accreditation activities and reporting; and collaborates with University departments and School of Law leaders to support student achievement, faculty development, efficient academic processes, and excellent learning experiences. The position participates in University academic policymaking, course scheduling, curriculum development and revisions, academic change submissions to CAS, and budgeting and cost-control activities. It evaluates financial reports and makes adjustments as needed to maintain budget discipline. The role has overall responsibility for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of academic activities within the School of Law and directly supervises academic staff. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, interacting with faculty governance bodies, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. The position is based in San Francisco, California. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week; the schedule may be adjusted and may require evening and weekend hours during peak periods. Salary is $220,000 per year. The University offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

Legal education; a J.D. is preferred.
Four to ten years of related administrative experience.
At least five years of service on a law school faculty.
Extensive experience and expertise in asynchronous learning modalities.
Knowledge of law school administration and/or higher education, including demonstrated ability in education administration, faculty affairs, and governance.
Ability to lead and oversee School of Law academic programs in conjunction with the Dean and faculty leaders.
Ability to design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve academic operations and outcomes.
Ability to select, develop, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
Ability to interpret and apply school and University policies and procedures.
Ability to monitor and maintain compliance with State Bar of California accreditation standards and required reporting.
Clear, concise, and persuasive oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with University and School constituents.

Responsibilities

Advise the Dean on academic matters, including curriculum, faculty affairs, academic support, and educational outcomes.
Assist the Dean with faculty hiring and development.
Lead faculty training, development, and support in asynchronous learning formats and effective use of resources.
Advise academic staff on policy, program, and administrative matters.
Manage the School of Law’s input and involvement in State Bar of California accreditation activities and reports.
Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Services, Graduate Advising, Career Center, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and other departments related to academic performance and outcomes.
Address concerns raised by students, program directors, graduate advisors, and representatives of other University departments.
Collaborate with School of Law leaders and departments to support educational outcomes, faculty development and enrichment, and efficient academic processes.
Participate in University academic policymaking.
Assist the Dean with academic-program budgeting and cost control.
Participate in course scheduling to improve efficiencies.
Support faculty and staff in providing students with excellent learning experiences.
Partner with the Dean, program directors, and faculty on curriculum development and revisions.
Provide administrative support for academic changes submitted to CAS.
Evaluate financial reports and adjust as needed to maintain budget discipline.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate academic activities within the School of Law.
Provide support and direction on University policies to Academic Program Directors, Department Chairs, and adjunct faculty.
Directly supervise School of Law academic staff, including hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, employee rewards and discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.